Jonathan
This time I’m joined by Niléane Dorffer. Niléane is a French-Réunionnese podcaster, writer, and activist, known for being the co-host of Comfort Zone, her writing at MacStories and her advocacy for trans rights.
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Codex as a Productivity Super App
Federico
JohnThis week on AppStories, John shares his tip for moving files with Taildrop before he and Federico dig into Codex and its unique capabilities.
On AppStories+, Federico and John have both returned to Apple Reminders and discuss why and how they’re using it.
Also available on YouTube here.
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AppStories Episode 483 - Codex as a Productivity Super App
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Craig Hockenberry - Principal, The Iconfactory
Filling the App Gap
This week on AppStories, John and Federico cover Apple’s executive transition, follow up on OpenAI’s super app, and share the apps they’re looking for and give each other suggestions on how to fill their app gaps.
On AppStories+, we round up the tools we’ve built for ourselves that fill gaps, for which we haven’t found apps.
Also available on YouTube here.
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This episode is sponsored by:
- Steamclock: We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details.
- Claude: For problems worth solving — get started with Claude today.
Nate Parrott - Developer, Designer
Apple Frames 4 and the AI Multiplier
This week on AppStories, we draw from Federico’s experience creating the Apple Frames 4 shortcut and CLI to discuss the multiplier effect that AI agents can have in the hands of someone with deep domain expertise.
On AppStories+, we share our AI agent mishaps and horror stories along with additional details on a John’s ongoing HomeKit makeover project.
Also available on YouTube here.
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AppStories Episode 481 - Apple Frames 4 and the AI Multiplier
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- Mercury Weather – Forecasts, beautifully done. Download now for free.
Simon Pittman, aka Better Creating - Creator, Notion Ambassador
This time I’m joined by Simon Pittman. Simon is a tech and productivity creator behind ‘Better Creating’, known for teaching practical systems, thoughtful workflows, and how best to use tools like Notion and AI.
OpenAI’s Everything App Trap
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This week, on AppStories, we return to a topic that’s an old favorite: the Everything App in honor of OpenAI’s announcement that they are building a Super App.
On AppStories+, Federico consolidates the tools and services he uses.
Also available on YouTube here.
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AppStories Episode 480 - OpenAI’s Everything App Trap
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38:23
38:23
This episode is sponsored by:
- Mercury Weather: Forecasts, beautifully done. Download now for free.
- Steamclock: We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details.
Evan Ratliff - Journalist, Podcaster
Evan is an award-winning investigative journalist, bestselling author, and podcast host, known for his reporting on technology, crime, and online identity. Evan is more recently known for the excellent Shell Game, a podcast about AI personas and so much more.